Podcasts about Herculaneum

The city was one of the central and defining features of the world of the Greek and Roman Mediterranean. Challenging the idea that the ancient city 'declined and fell', Andrew Wallace-Hadrill argues that memories of the past enabled cities to adapt and remain relevant in the changing post-Roman world. In the new kingdoms in Italy, France and Spain cities remained a key part of the structure of control, while to contemporary authors, such as Cassiodorus in Ostrogothic Italy, Gregory of Tours in Merovingian Gaul, and Isidore in Visigothic Spain, they remained as crucial as in antiquity. The archaeological evidence of New Cities founded in this period, from Constantinople to Reccopolis in Spain, also shows the deep influence of past models. The Idea of the City in Late Antiquity: A Study in Resilience (Cambridge UP, 2025) reveals the adaptability of cities and the endurance of the Greek and Roman world. Sheds fresh light on one of the most important social and cultural developments in the transition from classical antiquity to the world of the Middle Ages Explores developments through the eyes of contemporary writers and documents as well as the archaeological record Of interest to all those concerned with how cities can adapt in a radically changing world ANDREW WALLACE-HADRILL is Emeritus Professor in the Faculty of Classics at the University of Cambridge and an Emeritus Fellow of Sidney Sussex College. He is a Roman cultural historian and his books include Suetonius: The Scholar and His Caesars (1983), Augustan Rome (1993), Houses and Society in Pompeii and Herculaneum (1994), Rome's Cultural Revolution (Cambridge, 2008) and Herculaneum: Past and Future (2011). Former Director of the British School at Rome, he has directed archaeological projects at Pompeii and Herculaneum. This book is the result of his project on the Impact of the Ancient City, which received funding from the European Research Council. Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube channel. Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history

The city was one of the central and defining features of the world of the Greek and Roman Mediterranean. Challenging the idea that the ancient city 'declined and fell', Andrew Wallace-Hadrill argues that memories of the past enabled cities to adapt and remain relevant in the changing post-Roman world. In the new kingdoms in Italy, France and Spain cities remained a key part of the structure of control, while to contemporary authors, such as Cassiodorus in Ostrogothic Italy, Gregory of Tours in Merovingian Gaul, and Isidore in Visigothic Spain, they remained as crucial as in antiquity. The archaeological evidence of New Cities founded in this period, from Constantinople to Reccopolis in Spain, also shows the deep influence of past models. The Idea of the City in Late Antiquity: A Study in Resilience (Cambridge UP, 2025) reveals the adaptability of cities and the endurance of the Greek and Roman world. Sheds fresh light on one of the most important social and cultural developments in the transition from classical antiquity to the world of the Middle Ages Explores developments through the eyes of contemporary writers and documents as well as the archaeological record Of interest to all those concerned with how cities can adapt in a radically changing world ANDREW WALLACE-HADRILL is Emeritus Professor in the Faculty of Classics at the University of Cambridge and an Emeritus Fellow of Sidney Sussex College. He is a Roman cultural historian and his books include Suetonius: The Scholar and His Caesars (1983), Augustan Rome (1993), Houses and Society in Pompeii and Herculaneum (1994), Rome's Cultural Revolution (Cambridge, 2008) and Herculaneum: Past and Future (2011). Former Director of the British School at Rome, he has directed archaeological projects at Pompeii and Herculaneum. This book is the result of his project on the Impact of the Ancient City, which received funding from the European Research Council. Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube channel. Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 79 AD, Mount Vesuvius unleashed devastation on the Roman world, burying entire towns beneath volcanic ash. While Pompeii is world-famous, another extraordinary site met the same fate - Herculaneum.In this episode of The Ancients, Tristan Hughes is joined by Professor Andrew Wallace-Hadrill to explore the incredible remains of this lesser-known Roman town. From lavish seaside villas and multi-story apartments to ancient fast-food stalls and bathhouses, Herculaneum offers an intimate glimpse into daily Roman life. Plus, we uncover the groundbreaking AI technology being used to decipher the carbonised scrolls found in its famed Villa of the Papyri.For more on this topic listen to our four-part series on Pompeii and Vesuvius:Pompeii: Life Before the Eruption: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3oIGA40brXolaPU9e3warcSex Work in Pompeii:https://open.spotify.com/episode/2k5CQDHXHmIRKCmu4kk9SBGladiators of Pompeii:https://open.spotify.com/episode/4c34S92PPQadej45S4F6cZPompeii: The Eruption of Vesuvius: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6IyQp6PYBrMwbFNWU33nqFPresented by Tristan Hughes. Audio editor is Aidan Lonergan, the producer is Joseph Knight. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music courtesy of Epidemic SoundsThe Ancients is a History Hit podcast.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe. You can take part in our listener survey here: https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on

A human brain turned to glass by a volcano… It sounds like bad science fiction. And when archaeologists first found glass fragments inside a skull in ancient Herculaneum in Italy, they were mystified. They deduced that the pea-sized chunks of black glass were the fossilised remains of the brain of a man aged about twenty. He was killed by the massive Vesuvius eruption that buried his town and the sister city of Pompeii. But experts didn't understand how his soft brain, could have been transformed into glass. 一个人类大脑被火山变成了玻璃，这听上去像是一部糟糕的科幻作品。当考古学家们起初发现了意大利赫库兰尼姆古城中一个头骨内的玻璃碎片时，他们感到十分困惑。考古学家推断，这些豌豆大小的黑色玻璃块是一名二十岁左右男子的变成化石的大脑残骸。这名男子死于维苏威火山的一次剧烈喷发，这次喷发掩埋了他所在的城市以及其姊妹城庞贝。但专家们曾一度不清楚这名男子柔软的大脑如何被转变为了玻璃。Now scientists from the University Roma Tre say that a huge ash cloud rushed down the mountain enveloping the victim. It heated up his brain to at least 510 degrees Celsius before rapidly cooling. It created unique fragments of a man who suffered a violent death but left behind incredible scientific evidence of a spectacular volcanic eruption. 现在，来自罗马第三大学的科学家们表示，一片巨大的火山灰云从山上直泻而下包围了这名牺牲者。这片火山灰云把他大脑的温度加热到至少 510 摄氏度后又令其迅速下降。这一过程创造出了来自该男子的一块独特的碎片，他虽然不幸地死于非命，但也留下了一份不可思议的科学证据来见证一次蔚为壮观的火山喷发。

Under the orders of King Charles III - who wanted marble and classical art for his palace at Portici - Spanish military engineer Roque Joaquín de Alcubierre excavated some Campanian ruins on 1st April, 1748 - and discovered the long-lost city of Pompeii. Buried beneath volcanic ash and debris since Mount Vesuvius erupted in A.D. 79, much of the city was remarkably preserved; including breathtaking buildings that portrayed the opulent lifestyle enjoyed by the city's wealthy elite. In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly explain how the site has since inspired all archaeological digs; ask why Pompeii in particular has generated such huge human interest; and reveal the truth about ‘Wanking Man'... Further Reading: • ‘Excavations of Pompeii in the 18th Century · The Discovery of Pompeii and Herculaneum' (from ‘Piranesi in Rome', Wellesley College): http://omeka.wellesley.edu/piranesi-rome/exhibits/show/discovery-of-pompeii-and-hercu/pompeii-excavations • ‘The two embracing 'maidens' of Pompeii are both MEN' (MailOnline, 2017):  https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-4391498/The-two-embracing-maidens-Pompeii-MEN.html • ‘Pompeii: New Studies Reveal Secrets From a Dead City' (National Geographic, 2016): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSg_Sd94Y8k Love the show? Support us!  Join 

Faith, beauty, and brains—literally! Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Lino Saubolle reflect on Archbishop Comensoli's powerful Patrick Oration, plus a stunning story of a brain turned to glass in ancient Herculaneum. The post 2025 Patrick Oration appeared first on StarQuest Media.

A volcanic eruption in 79 CE buried a villa. Two thousand years later, an AI read its scrolls.In this episode of What's New in History, we dive into the jaw-dropping breakthroughs that let artificial intelligence peek inside the carbonized scrolls of Herculaneum—and actually read the ink no human eyes could see. Ancient philosophy meets cutting-edge code in one of the most exciting historical reveals of our time.ARTICLE LINK:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uVTWmvm0p-dwpmFd55IkNx8ICwkGaAQCby7zTlqbdQM/edit?usp=sharingThis is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski.If you like what we do you can support the Fan of History project on https://www.patreon.com/fanofhistory or https://buymeacoffee.com/whatsnewinhistoryCustom Printed Shirts in 3 days! Go to graveyardprinting.com and enter coupon code FANOFHISTORY2025 for 11% offContact information:E-mail: zimwaupodcast@gmail.comhttp://facebook.com/fanofhistoryhttps://twitter.com/danhorninghttps://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/Music: “Tudor Theme” by urmymuse.Used here under a commercial Creative Commons license. Find out more at http://ccmixter.org/files/urmymuse/40020 Support the show and listen ad-free to all of the episodes, including episode 1-87. Click here: https://plus.acast.com/s/history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Mark de Kreij van de Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen neemt ons uitgebreid mee naar zijn eigen onderzoeksveld: de papyrologie. Wat onderzoekt een papyroloog? Wat is papyrus precies? Welke bronnen uit de Oudheid weten Mark en zijn collega's voor ons te ontsluiten? En hoe kan onder andere AI helpen om de verkoolde papyrusrollen uit Herculaneum leesbaar te maken? Dit en nog veel meer bespreekt Mark in een bijzonder interessant en gepassioneerd verhaal!Shownotes

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a veteran meteorologist at Bluewater Forecasting in Montgomery, Alabama.  He's got almost five decades of experience in the field, and formerly served as the Chief Meteorologist at WSFA-TV in Montgomery for 34 years, before transitioning to radio.  Rich Thomas, welcome to WeatherBrains!  Brooks Garner of FOX 35 TV in Orlando also stops by to discuss the tornado that made a direct hit on their studios on March 10th, where he covered the tornado live on air and warned his viewers, and in this case, his co-workers!  Brooks, thanks for hanging out with us.  Also, Bruce Jones joins us to discuss the importance of NOAA Weather Radio and its integration in order to save lives.  Welcome back, Bruce! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Tornado hits FOX 35 TV studio in Orlando (06:30) Strong unexpected tornado hits Orlando in area that wasn't outlooked/forecasted for severe weather (12:00) Disc jockey/radio, and improving communication skills in order to transition to broadcast meteorology (25:45) Looking back at April 3-4, 1974 tornado outbreak (32:00) Major changes in broadcast television in the last 35 years (38:00) March 1st, 2007 Enterprise tornado analysis/When do we send children home from school during severe weather threats? (45:00) 4/27/2011 modeling analysis/Morning QLCS (47:00) Looking back at 2004 Hurricane Ivan's second landfall on Gulf Coast with same name (58:30) A day in the life of Rich Thomas (01:00:30)  NWS layoff rumors (01:35:30) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:15:40) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:18:20) E-Mail Segment (01:20:15) National Weather Round-Up and more! Web Sites from Episode 999: Midland Weather Radio Rich Thomas on X Rich Thomas Weather Network Picks of the Week: Bruce Jones - "The New Richmond tornado of 1899: A modern Herculaneum" by Anna P Medley and Michael G Corenthal James Aydelott - Where Have the EF5s Gone? A Closer Look at the “Drought” of the Most Violent Tornadoes in the United States" by Anthony W. Lyza, Harold E. Brooks, and Makenzie J. Krocak Jen Narramore - Tornado Hits Fox 35 Orlando on X Rick Smith - Out Troy Kimmel - Everything Weather App by Cory Mottice Kim Klockow-McClain - Super Tuesday Tornado Outbreak of February 5-6, 2008 Bill Murray - Foghorn James Spann - National Hurricane Center Products and Services/Update for 2025 Hurricane Season The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Mes chers camarades, bien le bonjour ! Aujourd'hui pour savoir l'heure, c'est pas bien compliqué : il suffit de regarder sa montre, son réveil, son téléphone… Mais dans l'Antiquité, c'était une autre paire de manches ! Mais alors, comment faisaient-ils ? Eh bah ils avaient notamment des cadrans solaires ! Mais concrètement, comment est-ce que ça fonctionnait, et quelle place avaient-ils dans la société ? Quels usages en faisait-on ? C'est ce dont on va parler dans un nouvel entretien historique avec Jérôme Bonnin ! Jérôme est docteur en archéologie spécialisée dans l'instrumentalisation du temps dans l'Antiquité gréco-romaine, ainsi que restaurateur de cadran solaire : on a donc de quoi faire pour les deux heures qui arrivent ! Je vous souhaite une bonne écoute sur Nota Bene !➤ Pour en savoir plus sur les travaux de Jérôme, n'hésitez pas à jeter un œil :➜ À son livre : https://www.lesbelleslettres.com/livre/9782251445090/la-mesure-du-temps-dans-l-antiquite➜ À son site internet : https://restaurationcadranssolaires.wordpress.com/

 https://www.iservalan.com https://www.taletellerclub.comChapter 2: Classical Antiquity – Pleasure, Power, and Myth(Greece, Rome, India, China, Japan)Erotic Art in the Classical World: Sensuality, Divinity, and the Human FormThe civilizations of Greece and Rome profoundly shaped Western attitudes toward eroticism, beauty, and the human body. Meanwhile, in Asia, India, China, and Japan developed their own rich traditions of erotic art, where sexuality was intertwined with spirituality, aesthetics, and philosophy. Across these cultures, erotic imagery was not just about desire—it was deeply connected to mythology, religious devotion, and social identity.The Greek Celebration of the Nude and the DivineAncient Greek art (c. 800–146 BCE) is renowned for its idealized representations of the human form, including sensual and erotic depictions. Unlike later Western traditions, which often moralized sexuality, the Greeks saw eroticism as an essential aspect of life, closely tied to their gods, heroes, and social structures.The Male Nude and Homoeroticism in Greek ArtGreek sculptures and vase paintings frequently depicted the nude male body as a symbol of beauty, strength, and divine perfection. The kouroi (statues of young men) and later the works of sculptors like Phidias, Polykleitos, and Praxiteles showcased a balance of realism and idealism.Homoeroticism played a significant role in Greek culture, particularly in the institution of pederasty, where older men (erastai) mentored and formed relationships with younger men (eromenoi). While controversial today, these relationships were embedded in Greek education, social bonding, and military camaraderie. Erotic vase paintings and sculptures, such as those on the Warren Cup, openly depicted same-sex relationships without stigma.Aphrodite and the Feminine EroticThe goddess Aphrodite, associated with love and beauty, was a central figure in Greek erotic art. The first known fully nude female sculpture, Aphrodite of Knidos by Praxiteles (c. 360 BCE), marked a shift in the portrayal of female sensuality. While earlier depictions of women were clothed, this work introduced the eroticized nude female body as an artistic norm in Western art.Rome: Eroticism, Excess, and Moral ContradictionsThe Romans inherited much from Greek artistic traditions but added their own flair for luxury, satire, and explicit eroticism. Roman erotic art ranged from refined frescoes in wealthy villas to bawdy graffiti in brothels, revealing a culture that embraced sexuality in both elite and everyday contexts.Pompeii and Herculaneum: A Window into Roman EroticismThe eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE preserved vast amounts of erotic art in Pompeii and Herculaneum, offering an unparalleled glimpse into Roman attitudes toward sexuality. Frescoes from the Villa of the Mysteries and Lupanar (brothel) depict explicit scenes, suggesting that sexuality was not hidden but woven into public and private life.One of the most famous artifacts, the Priapus fresco, shows the god Priapus weighing his exaggerated phallus against a bag of money—a humorous but symbolic image of fertility and prosperity. Romans often associated large phallic imagery with protection, luck, and virility.Satire and Social Commentary in Roman EroticaWhile erotic art was common, Rome also saw moral pushback against sexual excess. Writers like Ovid (Metamorphoses, Ars Amatoria) celebrated love and seduction, while others, like Juvenal, satirized the decadence of Roman society. The Augustan moral reforms (1st century BCE) attempted to impose sexual restraint, yet erotic art continued to flourish, reflecting the contradictions within Roman attitudes toward pleasure.Erotic Art in Ancient India: The Sacred and the SensualEroticism in ancient India was deeply entwined with spirituality, particularly through Hinduism and Tantra. Unlike in the West, where sexuality was often seen in opposition to religious purity, Indian art frequently depicted sensuality as an extension of divine energy.Temple Eroticism: Khajuraho and KonarkThe Khajuraho temple complex (c. 950–1050 CE) and the Konark Sun Temple (c. 13th century CE) feature intricate sculptures of deities, lovers, and erotic acts. These reliefs, far from being mere decoration, reflect the Hindu belief that sexual union mirrors cosmic unity and divine creation.The Kama Sutra and Indian Erotic TextsAttributed to Vātsyāyana, the Kama Sutra (3rd century CE) is one of the most famous texts on love and eroticism. Contrary to its popular perception as a sex manual, it is a sophisticated treatise on pleasure, relationships, and aesthetics. Accompanying illustrations in later manuscripts helped visualize its teachings, making it one of the most influential works of erotic literature.Erotic Art in Ancient China: Daoism and Sensual BalanceIn China, erotic art was shaped by Confucian ideals, Daoist philosophy, and later Buddhist influences. While Confucianism promoted restraint, Daoism embraced sexuality as a path to harmony and longevity.Daoist Sexual Arts and Painted ScrollsDaoist texts, such as the "Art of the Bedchamber", describe sexual practices believed to extend life and health. Erotic scroll paintings from the Tang (618–907 CE) and Song (960–1279 CE) dynasties often depicted intimate scenes with poetic inscriptions, emphasizing sensuality rather than crude explicitness.Later, during the Ming (1368–1644) and Qing (1644–1912) dynasties, erotic books known as "spring pictures" (春宫图) became popular among the elite, blending humor, philosophy, and eroticism.Japan's Shunga: The Floating World of SensualityJapanese erotic art, or Shunga (春画), flourished during the Edo period (1603–1868). These woodblock prints, created by masters such as Hokusai and Utamaro, depicted erotic encounters with both aesthetic refinement and explicit detail. Unlike in the West, where erotic art often faced suppression, Shunga was widely enjoyed across social classes.Shunga as Art, Satire, and InstructionShunga prints were not just pornographic; they served multiple purposes, including sexual education, humor, and even political satire. Some depicted fantastical elements, such as Hokusai's famous "The Dream of the Fisherman's Wife", blending eroticism with mythology.Conclusion: Classical Eroticism as a Reflection of CultureThe erotic art of classical antiquity reveals a diversity of attitudes toward sexuality:Idealized beauty and divine connection – Greek and Roman art celebrated the nude as an emblem of perfection.Religious and cosmic symbolism – Hindu and Daoist traditions saw sexuality as a path to spiritual enlightenment.Humor and satire – Roman and Japanese art often infused eroticism with wit and social commentary.While some traditions embraced erotic art as sacred, others saw it as a source of indulgence or controversy. The tension between openness and censorship would continue to shape erotic art in the centuries to come.The Warren Cup (1st century CE, Roman) A silver drinking cup featuring detailed homoerotic scenes, the Warren Cup provides insight into Roman attitudes toward male-male relationships. Hidden for centuries, it is now a key artifact in LGBTQ+ art history.Khajuraho Temple Reliefs (10th–11th century CE, India)These intricate sculptures depict a range of erotic acts, reinforcing the Hindu belief in sexuality as a divine force. Unlike Western art, which often separated the sacred from the sensual, Khajuraho integrates both seamlessly.The Frescoes of the Villa of the Mysteries (1st Century BCE, Pompeii, Roman Empire)The Villa of the Mysteries in Pompeii contains one of the most famous and enigmatic fresco cycles from ancient Rome. While not explicitly erotic, many scholars believe the images depict a Dionysian initiation ritual, potentially related to sacred sexuality and mystery cults. The frescoes feature semi-nude figures, suggestive interactions, and themes of divine ecstasy, linking sexuality to spiritual transformation. This example highlights how Romans often blended eroticism with religious and ritualistic themes rather than treating it as purely physical pleasure.Shunga by Kitagawa Utamaro (1753–1806, Edo Period, Japan)Kitagawa Utamaro, one of the most celebrated ukiyo-e artists, created numerous Shunga (春画, "spring pictures"), which depicted intimate encounters with exquisite detail and elegance. His prints, such as Poem of the Pillow, emphasized the sensuality of touch, fabric, and movement, offering a refined and almost poetic take on erotic imagery. His work also often featured women's pleasure and agency, making it a significant contribution to the study of feminine desire in erotic art.#stencilart #originalart #investment art #blinkfrictionart #blinkfrictionfashion #reclaimart #reclaimfashion

The BBC reports that a badly burnt scroll from the Roman town of Herculaneum has been digitally "unwrapped", providing the first look inside it for 2,000 years. The document, which looks like a lump of charcoal, was charred by the volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79CE and is too fragile to ever be physically opened. Last year, a similar team managed to read about 5% of another Herculaneum scroll. Its subject was Greek Epicurean philosophy, which teaches that fulfilment in life can be found through the pleasure of everyday things. It struck me as ironic that an ancient scroll, which is now lifeless carbon, should glorify the pleasures of this world, whereas another ancient scroll, our holy Torah, which doesn't need electrons to be accelerated to light speed to make out its message, should teach that life's fulfilment is be found by taking the everyday things in our life and elevating them to a level of transcendence and eternity. In 1972, Rabbi Yaakov Asher Sinclair opened SARM Studios the first 24-track recording studio in Europe where Queen mixed “Bohemian Rhapsody”. His music publishing company, Druidcrest Music published the music for The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1973) and as a record producer, he co-produced the quadruple-platinum debut album by American band “Foreigner” (1976). American Top ten singles from this album included, “Feels Like The First Time”, “Cold as Ice” and “Long, Long Way from Home”. Other production work included “The Enid – In the Region of the Summer Stars”, “The Curves”, and “Nutz” as well as singles based on The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy with Douglas Adams and Richard O'Brien. Other artists who used SARM included: ABC, Alison Moyet, Art of Noise, Brian May, The Buggles, The Clash, Dina Carroll, Dollar, Flintlock, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Grace Jones, It Bites, Malcolm McLaren, Nik Kershaw, Propaganda, Rush, Rik Mayall, Stephen Duffy, and Yes. In 1987, he settled in Jerusalem to immerse himself in the study of Torah. His two Torah books The Color of Heaven, on the weekly Torah portion, and Seasons of the Moon met with great critical acclaim. Seasons of the Moon, a unique fine-art black-and-white photography book combining poetry and Torah essays, has now sold out and is much sought as a collector's item fetching up to $250 for a mint copy. He is much in demand as an inspirational speaker both in Israel, Great Britain and the United States. He was Plenary Keynote Speaker at the Agudas Yisrael Convention, and Keynote Speaker at Project Inspire in 2018. Rabbi Sinclair lectures in Talmud and Jewish Philosophy at Ohr Somayach/Tannenbaum College of Judaic studies in Jerusalem and is a senior staff writer of the Torah internet publications Ohrnet and Torah Weekly. His articles have been published in The Jewish Observer, American Jewish Spirit, AJOP Newsletter, Zurich's Die Jüdische Zeitung, South African Jewish Report and many others. Rabbi Sinclair was born in London, and lives with his family in Jerusalem. He was educated at St. Anthony's Preparatory School in Hampstead, Clifton College, and Bristol University. A Project Of Ohr.Edu Questions? Comments? We'd Love To Hear From You At: Podcasts@Ohr.Edu https://podcasts.ohr.edu/

Archeological research has uncovered another treasure of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii: a large private bathhouse. 考古研究发现了古罗马城市庞贝城的另一个宝藏：一个大型的私人浴室。 The explosion of Mount Vesuvius in 70 AD buried Pompeii in thick ash, wreckage, and lava, or hot liquid rock. Archeologists are continuing to find remains of the city under the ground. 维苏威山（Mount Vesuvius）在70年的爆炸中爆炸，将庞贝（Pompeii）埋在厚的灰烬，残骸和熔岩或热液体岩石中。考古学家继续在地面下找到城市的遗体。 The bathhouse was part of a large private house, the scientists said. The bathhouse holds a series of rooms that would have provided hot, warm, or cold conditions. The art and design of the complex, including mosaic works, also suggest the owner was wealthy. 科学家们说，该浴室是一座大型私人住宅的一部分。浴室里有一系列房间，可以提供热、暖或冷的环境。该建筑群的艺术和设计，包括马赛克作品，也表明主人很富有。 “We have here perhaps the largest thermal complex in a private house in Pompeii,” said Gabriel Zuchtriegel, director of the Pompeii Archaeological Park. “我们这里可能是庞贝古城私人住宅中最大的温泉综合体，”庞贝考古公园主任加布里埃尔·祖赫特里格尔 (Gabriel Zuchtriegel) 说。 He explained that Pompeii's powerful and wealthy set up large spaces at their homes to hold major gatherings for ceremonies and other purposes. 他解释说，庞贝有强大而富裕的人在家里建立了很大的空间，以举行大型聚会，以供仪式和其他目的。 “It was an opportunity to show the wealth in which they lived and also to have a nice thermal treatment," he said. “这是一个展示他们生活的财富以及享受良好热处理的机会，”他说。The baths were unearthed in the so-called Regio IX, a large central area of Pompeii Park that is still unexplored. 浴室在所谓的Regio IX中发掘出来，Regio IX是庞贝公园的一个大中央地区，但仍未探索。Recently, archeologists working in the same area found a bakery, a laundry and two homes. They also found the bones of three people who died in the volcanic burst.最近，在同一地区工作的考古学家发现了一家面包店，洗衣房和两个房屋。他们还发现了在火山爆发中死亡的三人的骨头。Pompeii was not the only city destroyed in the explosion. It also buried the city of Herculaneum. 庞贝并不是唯一在爆炸中被摧毁的城市。它还埋葬了赫库兰尼姆市。Zuchtriegel said wealthy citizens of Pompeii often would first take a bath and then attend a banquet, or a big meal. The private thermal complex permitted them to do so together at the home where the banquet was held. Zuchtriegel说，庞贝的富裕公民经常首先洗个澡，然后参加宴会或大餐。私人热综合体允许他们在宴会举行的家中一起这样做。 “There is room for about 30 people who could do the whole routine, and that could also be done in public baths. So there is the caldarium, a very warm environment, and also a large tub with cold water,” he said.“大约可以容纳 30 人，可以完成整个日常活动，也可以在公共浴室进行。所以这里有高温浴室，一个非常温暖的环境，还有一个装有冷水的大浴缸，”他说。

Step back in time with Johnny Mac to explore the fascinating ruins of Pompeii! Learn how to make the most of your visit to this incredible archaeological site, from must-see attractions like the Forum and preserved Roman villas to practical tips on beating the crowds and dealing with the weather. Discover the haunting plaster casts, ancient graffiti, and remarkably preserved daily life of this Roman city frozen in time. Plus, get guidance on combining your visit with Mount Vesuvius and nearby Herculaneum. This episode is your essential guide to experiencing one of the world's most remarkable historical sites.Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!  You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!    This podcast supports Podcasting 2.0 if you'd like to support the show via value for value and stream some sats!

AI researcher Youssef Nader and digital archaeologist Julian Schilliger share how they used AI to virtually "unroll" and decode the Herculaneum scrolls, burnt and buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago. Learn how AI could help decipher a range of artifacts, revealing clues about the mysteries and achievements of the ancient world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know archaeologists think they found the final resting place of the Saint Nicholas—yep, the guy who inspired Santa Claus? Deep under an ancient church in Turkey, they discovered a sarcophagus that might belong to the real-life saint from the 4th century. St. Nicholas was known for his generosity and helping the poor, which is how he became the legend of Santa Claus. The church, built in his honor, had been hiding this burial site under its floor for centuries! Scientists are still carefully studying the tomb to confirm if it's really him, but they're super excited about the discovery.

AI researcher Youssef Nader and digital archaeologist Julian Schilliger share how they used AI to virtually "unroll" and decode the Herculaneum scrolls, burnt and buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago. Learn how AI could help decipher a range of artifacts, revealing clues about the mysteries and achievements of the ancient world.

AI researcher Youssef Nader and digital archaeologist Julian Schilliger share how they used AI to virtually "unroll" and decode the Herculaneum scrolls, burnt and buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago. Learn how AI could help decipher a range of artifacts, revealing clues about the mysteries and achievements of the ancient world.

After a four-month hiatus, we're back with a fresh chapter of Phil-up on Facts! In this episode, I share stories from my first cruise with friends, a magical trip to Rome, and how these experiences inspired me to reflect, grow, and embrace new goals for 2025. What to Expect in This Episode: My first cruise: sailing adventures, speedboats, scuba diving, and more. Exploring the ancient streets of Pompeii and the frozen-in-time beauty of Herculaneum. Hiking Mount Vesuvius and discovering its historical significance. Visiting the Colosseum, Vatican Museum, and a magician's shop in Rome. Thoughts on turning the page into 2025 and setting bigger, bolder goals.

Jeff Whitner was born in St. Louis but lived in Michigan at a young during his formative years watching boats on the Great Lakes: including the SS Edmund Fitzgerald that sunk 48 years ago.

In this episode of “Kimberly's Italy,” co-hosts Kimberly Holcombe and Tommaso Il Favoloso take listeners on a journey through the lesser-known yet captivating regions of Puglia, Basilicata, and Campania, uncovering their unique cultural and geographical features. Puglia: Geography and Features: Nestled between the Adriatic and Ionian seas, Puglia is known for its unique terra rosa soil, abundant olive trees, and renowned wines such as Primitivo and Negroamaro. Cuisine and Climate: The region boasts a vegetable-centric cuisine, diverse climate, and provides a refreshing alternative to the summer heat of Rome. Key Destinations: Highlights include the Gargano promontory, Bari, Ostuni, Lecce, and Santa Maria de Leuca. The iconic trulli houses are now popular accommodations. Basilicata: Historical Context and Terrain: Famous for its mountainous landscape, Basilicata has undergone several name changes, including Lucania under Mussolini. Cultural Highlights: Matera, recognized as a European Capital of Culture in 2019, is famed for its unique sassi cave dwellings. Visitor Tips: Despite lacking an airport, the region offers warm welcomes in its small villages. Potenza is noted for its narrow roads and parking challenges, while Maratea charms visitors with its scenic appeal. Local Wines and Cuisine: The region's wines, Malantrina and Aglianco, pair excellently with local meats and bread. Campania: Cultural Hub: Known for its stunning coastline, Campania is also home to Napoli, the birthplace of pizza and a gateway to Capri, Ischia, Procida, and the Amalfi Coast. Attractions and Planning: Notable sites include the Reggia di Caserta, Pompeii, and Herculaneum. The Amalfi Coast, with its picturesque villages such as Positano and Amalfi, requires careful planning to navigate high prices and crowds. Climate and History: The region benefits from a sunny climate, and south of Salerno you can visit the ancient ruins in Paestum. Coastal Challenges: The islands are full of rocky shores which make for somewhat challenging entries for non-local swimmers! Follow us on Social Media Instagram Facebook  Join Kimberly and Tommaso as they delve into these regions, providing travel tips and cultural insights for an enriching Italian adventure.

Im Jahr 79 n. Chr. bricht der Vesuv aus, Innerhalb weniger Stunden werden Pompeji, Herculaneum und Stabiae unter einer dichten Schicht aus Asche, Lava und Bimsstein vergraben. Tausende Menschen sterben. Wie reagieren die Bewohner auf den plötzlichen Ausbruch des Vesuvs? Wer flieht, wer bleibt? Und woher wissen wir heute so gut, was damals geschehen ist? In dieser Folge rekonstruieren wir die letzten 20 Stunden im Leben von Pompeji.Du hast Feedback oder einen Themenvorschlag für Joachim und Nils? Dann melde dich gerne per Mail an: wasbishergeschah@wondery.comQuellen:Pompeji. Archäologie und Geschichte von Jens-Arne DickmannPompeji. Das Leben in einer römischen Stadt von Mary BeardPompeji: Das neue Bild der untergegangenen Stadt von Massimo Osaka+++ Alle Rabattcodes und Infos zu unseren Werbepartnern findet ihr hier: https://linktr.ee/was_bisher_geschah +++Unsere allgemeinen Datenschutzrichtlinien finden Sie unter https://art19.com/privacy. Die Datenschutzrichtlinien für Kalifornien sind unter https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info abrufbar.

The world's oldest breadcrumbs are discovered in Jordan. Ryebread causes a devastating disease in medieval Germany. In 18th-century France, the rising price of flour sparks popular unrest. And a carbonised sourdough loaf is discovered in Herculaneum, entombed by the Mount Vesuvius eruption… A Noiser production, written by Nicole Edmunds. For ad-free listening, exclusive content and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Click the Noiser+ banner to get started with a 7-day free trial. Or, if you're on Spotify or Android, go to noiser.com/subscriptions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Recently, AI has helped scientists unlock the secrets of ancient scrolls buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius! These scrolls, found in Herculaneum, were buried under volcanic ash for almost 2,000 years, making them impossible to read—until now. By using advanced machine learning, the AI could "see" inside the tightly rolled scrolls without unrolling them. It's like getting a glimpse into the past, revealing lost writings from ancient Rome. This breakthrough means we could uncover more forgotten texts hidden in the scrolls. It's a huge step in both archaeology and technology! #brightside Animation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/ Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD... Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook:   / brightside   Instagram:   / brightside.official   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.of... Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This video is made for entertainment purposes. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, safety and reliability. Any action you take upon the information in this video is strictly at your own risk, and we will not be liable for any damages or losses. It is the viewer's responsibility to use judgement, care and precaution if you plan to replicate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Republican Secretary of State decertified Amendment 3 from the November ballot, but the Missouri Supreme Court later reinstated it. But did the court abide by state law? ...Casino owners are now pumping millions of dollars into a campaign to defeat Amendment 2 in November, a measure that would legalize sports betting in Missouri. ...Missouri Republicans in Congress sound the alarm about unreliable mail service from the USPS as mail-in absentee ballots are about to be sent out to voters. ...The Jefferson County Port Authority takes ownership of a port in Herculaneum that could eventually lead to revolutionary shipping container vessels ferrying cargo from the Panama Canal into the heart of Missouri with access to much of the nation's interior. ...The fallout continues from the Trump/Harris presidential debate. ...Former first lady Melania Trump says “there's more to the story” of the attempted assassination of her husband, the former president, with little information being released about the shooter's motive and the lack of security around Donald Trump at the Pennsylvania rally where he was shot two months ago. ...Our quote of the week was from the Anti-Defamation League regarding a graffiti mural depicting a Palestinian holding a grenade launcher in front of the word “GAZA.” It was painted on the flood wall south of the Gateway Arch during the “Paint Louis” graffiti event. ...Miami Dolphins star wide receiver, Tyreek Hill, is calling for a Miami-Dade police officer to be fired after the release of police bodycam video showing the officer taking Hill to the ground twice during a traffic stop as Hill was driving to the stadium for last week's game.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back to Review It Yourself: The Podcast with the sigh. Film reviews for the eternally unimpressed. Clayton from 'Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies' returns to continue The Donna Noble Chronicles. This week Sean and Clayton discuss The Fires of Pompeii (2008). Discussion Points: -Peeking behind the podcast curtain. -The production values of this episode. -"It's Doctor Who, I'm not exactly going to sit here and moan about it"-Sean shows a shocking lack of self-awareness. -Trivia and facts about the Ancient Roman city of Pompeii. -Clayton and Sean's opinions differ greatly regarding the new series of Doctor Who (2024), particulary costumes. -The dynamic between The Doctor and Donna Noble. -Marcus Nonius Balbus was a prominent figure in Herculaneum, nearby Pompeii. -The CGI stone 'Transformers' in this episode. -Treading the line between entertainment and being respectful to a disaster. -The moral dilemma at the heart of this episode. -Sean and Clayton discuss the new series of Doctor Who (2024) and their opposing opinions. -Clayton brings controversial Indiana Jones opinion, whilst Sean shocks with his Jurassic Park opinion. Raised Questions: -How many times does Sean mention that he's been to Pompeii? -What does Veni, Vidi, Vici mean? -Why did size matter to the Romans? -Does the TARDIS perception filter apply to clothes? -Do you agree with Clayton that the Thirteenth Doctor dressed "like a toddler"? -Do you miss when the Doctor had some "bite" to his character? -Does it get chilly in Italy? -Do you ever skip to the loo? -Does the Gladiator II (2024) trailer make the film look like a pound-shop version of Gladiator (2000)? -Could this episode have worked without the Pyrovillian monsters? -Is the Chief Augur just a "Roman Mystic Meg"? -What was the drinking age in Ancient Rome? [Apparently there was no age restriction]. -Is this peak Doctor Who? Sean Recommends: -Pompeii: The Last Day (BBC Docu-Drama 2003). -Pompeii: The New Dig (BBC Series 2024). -Torchwood (2006-2011). -Jurassic Park: The Lost World (1997). Clayton Recommends: -Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008). -Jurassic Park III (2001). Apologies for some audio issues during this recording, we were using a different recording platform than normal. Lesson learned! Thanks for Listening! Thank you to the following for their contributions: -Brendan and Jamie from 'The Sense Sphere' YouTube Channel. -Brandon from 'Cinnammon Toast Crunch' YouTube Channel. -Jon Youlden. -Rachael from 'Chat About It Don't Shout About It' YouTube Channel. -Satsu from 'Chatsunami' podcast. -Luke from 'The Nerdstalgic Podcast'. -Marc from 'Mr & Mrs Who Podcast' (contributions will be used in a future episode). Thanks for Listening! Review It Yourself is now on YouTube! Find us here: Twitter: @YourselfReview Instagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReviewItYourself⁠

Nirgendwo sonst auf der Welt kann der Strand einer antiken Stadt besichtigt werden. Heute liegen die altrömischen Bauten und der Ex-Strand von Herculaneum bei Pompeji drei Meter unter dem Meeresspiegel. Daher war das gesamte Terrain lange unter Wasser - jetzt wurde es davon befreit und restauriert.

WHEN EMPIRES FALL DOWN THEN AND NOW: 5/8: After 1177 B.C.: The Survival of Civilizations by  Eric H. Cline  (Author) https://www.amazon.ca/After-1177-B-C-Survival-Civilizations/dp/0691192138 At the end of the acclaimed history 1177 B.C., many of the Late Bronze Age civilizations of the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean lay in ruins, undone by invasion, revolt, natural disasters, famine, and the demise of international trade. An interconnected world that had boasted major empires and societies, relative peace, robust commerce, and monumental architecture was lost and the so-called First Dark Age had begun. Now, in After 1177 B.C., Eric Cline tells the compelling story of what happened next, over four centuries, across the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean world. It is a story of resilience, transformation, and success, as well as failures, in an age of chaos and reconfiguration. 1908 HERCULANEUM

What a time to be alive. New Euripides just dropped! Results are pouring in not only from the AI project that's unearthing new passages from the charred scrolls of Herculaneum, but also from the good old-fashioned method of leafing through mounds of old scrolls. Some of it is directly related to everything we've been talking about in Homer and the mythic cycle. It's the only Young Heretics news that's fit to break. Check out our sponsor, the Ancient Language Institute (now offering Old English instruction!): https://ancientlanguage.com/youngheretics/ Pre-order my new book, Light of the Mind, Light of the World: https://a.co/d/2QccOfM Subscribe to my new joint Substack with Andrew Klavan (no relation): https://thenewjerusalem.substack.com

In 79 AD, in the ancient Roman town of Herculaneum, twenty meters of hot mud and ash buried an enormous villa once owned by the father-in-law of Julius Caesar. Inside, there was a vast library of papyrus scrolls. The scrolls were carbonized by the heat of the volcanic debris, but they were trapped underground where The post The Vesuvius Challenge with Juli Schilliger and Youssef Nader appeared first on Software Engineering Daily.

In 79 AD, in the ancient Roman town of Herculaneum, twenty meters of hot mud and ash buried an enormous villa once owned by the father-in-law of Julius Caesar. Inside, there was a vast library of papyrus scrolls. The scrolls were carbonized by the heat of the volcanic debris, but they were trapped underground where The post The Vesuvius Challenge with Juli Schilliger and Youssef Nader appeared first on Software Engineering Daily.

In this episode, Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler discuss James Carville's critique of Democratic culture, the feminization of the left, the origins and meaning of American Exceptionalism, teaching the Gospel in ancient Greek, and the Herculaneum papyrus scrolls.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the mid-18th century, excavations in the ancient town of Herculaneum, just outside the city of Pompeii and destroyed by the same volcano, discovered something….interesting.  They found a villa that contained 1800 ancient scrolls. Unfortunately, the volcano's heat carbonized them, making them illegible and incredibly fragile. Still, for over 250 years, scholars have hoped that techniques would eventually be developed to allow these scrolls to be read.  That day may have finally arrived.  Learn more about the Herculaneum Papyri and the attempts to read and preserve their ancient knowledge on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Sponsors Available nationally, look for a bottle of Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond at your local store. Find out more at heavenhilldistillery.com/hh-bottled-in-bond.php Sign up today at butcherbox.com/daily and use code daily to choose your free offer and get $20 off. Visit BetterHelp.com/everywhere today to get 10% off your first month. Use the code EverythingEverywhere for a 20% discount on a subscription at Newspapers.com. Visit meminto.com and get 15% off with code EED15.  Listen to Expedition Unknown wherever you get your podcasts.  Get started with a $13 trial set for just $3 at harrys.com/EVERYTHING. Subscribe to the podcast!  https://link.chtbl.com/EverythingEverywhere?sid=ShowNotes -------------------------------- Executive Producer: Charles Daniel Associate Producers: Ben Long & Cameron Kieffer   Become a supporter on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everythingeverywhere Update your podcast app at newpodcastapps.com Discord Server: https://discord.gg/UkRUJFh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingeverywhere/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/everythingeverywheredaily Twitter: https://twitter.com/everywheretrip Website: https://everything-everywhere.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Dr. Federica Nicolardi and I discuss the challenges of reading the scrolls charred and buried by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD.

Squiz Kids Media Literacy Survey  Your daily kids news podcast. Baltimore is tired of cleaning up plastic waste left by big companies like Coca-Cola and PepsiCo. The city is suing these companies for creating so much trash. Scientists found that just 60 companies produce half of the world's plastic waste. Time to reduce, reuse, recycle and keep our planet clean! Herculaneum, Italy, is reopening its beach after 2,000 years! This ancient town was buried by Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE. Archaeologists have uncovered amazing artefacts, and now the black volcanic sand beach is ready for tourists. Three young Aussies, Keegan Palmer, Chloe Covell, and Arisa Trew, have qualified for the Olympics in skateboarding. They've worked hard for two years and now they're ready to wow the world. Plus, Arisa Trew will answer your burning questions in an exclusive Q&A. Go Team Australia! Prince William went viral for dancing at Taylor Swift's concert, celebrating his 42nd birthday. His kids, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, joined him and even got a backstage selfie with Taylor and her boyfriend, Travis Kelce. Who can blame him for dancing to TayTay's tunes? For the full episode transcript, click here.

This episode explores the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, which devastated Pompeii and Herculaneum with volcanic ash and pyroclastic surges, preserving these ancient Roman towns in haunting detail. The event serves as a pivotal case study in geology and ancient history, shedding light on Roman urban life and the fragility of civilizations in the face of natural disasters.

AI Unlocks The Past, Baby Farming, the incredibly manipulative Bowerbirds, and Homo Floresiensis, Do "Hobbitt People" still exist in the remote jungles of Indonesia? Unlock the secrets of the bizarre and the extraordinary with this week's episode of The Box of Oddities! Join hosts Kat and Jethro as they dive into the depths of history, mystery, and the downright peculiar. First up, prepare to be amazed as we explore the groundbreaking revelation that artificial intelligence has cracked the code of the ancient Herculaneum scrolls, revealing insights from a time lost to the ashes of Vesuvius. Discover how technology is unraveling the mysteries of the past as never before! Then, brace yourself for a chilling journey into the dark and twisted tale of Minnie Dean, the notorious Baby Farmer of New Zealand. Uncover the shocking details of her crimes and the haunting legacy she left behind. But the oddities don't end there! Could it be possible that the diminutive Homo Floresiensis, long believed extinct, still roams the remote jungles of Indonesia? Join us as we delve into the fascinating debate surrounding the existence of these enigmatic "Hobbit People." And finally, prepare to be charmed by the captivating world of the Bowerbirds, where intelligence and creativity meet in a dazzling display of courtship. Explore the remarkable ways these avian architects woo their mates with intricate constructions and cunning manipulation. Don't miss out on this eclectic mix of history, mystery, and marvels! Tune in to The Box of Oddities and embrace the weirdness!

When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 C.E., it covered the ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum under tons of ash. Millennia later, in the mid-18th century, archeologists began to unearth the city, including its famed libraries, but the scrolls they found were too fragile to be unrolled and read; their contents were thought to be lost forever. Only now, thanks to the advent of artificial intelligence and machine learning, scholars of the ancient world have partnered with computer programmers to unlock the contents of these priceless documents. In this episode of “There's More to That,” science journalist and Smithsonian contributor Jo Marchant tells us about the yearslong campaign to read these scrolls. And Youssef Nader—one of the three winners of last year's “Vesuvius Challenge” to make these clumps of vulcanized ash readable—tells us how he and his teammates achieved their historic breakthrough. Find prior episodes of our show here. There's More to That is a production of Smithsonian magazine and PRX Productions. From the magazine, our team is Chris Klimek, Debra Rosenberg and Brian Wolly. From PRX, our team is Jessica Miller, Adriana Rosas Rivera, Genevieve Sponsler, Rye Dorsey, and Edwin Ochoa. The Executive Producer of PRX Productions is Jocelyn Gonzales. Fact-checking by Stephanie Abramson. Episode artwork by Emily Lankiewicz. Music by APM Music.

The bathhouse is an iconic feature of the medieval middle eastern city up until the present. But how did this come to be? In this episode we look into the origins of bathing culture in the Middle East by going back to the Roman, late antique and early Islamic development of bathhouses. Speakers: Nathalie de Haan and Sadi Maréchal. Interviewer: Edmund Hayes. Nathalie de Haan is an associate professor in ancient history at Radboud University, Department of History, Art History and Classics and RICH (Radboud Institute for Culture &History). She is the coordinator of the RICH research group The Ancient World. Her research interest include baths and bathing in the Roman world, Pompeii and Herculaneum and the history of classical archaeology in modern Italy (19th and 20th centuries). Sadi Maréchal is senior postdoctoral researcher of the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO) based at the department of Archaeology at Ghent University, part of the Historical Archaeology Research Group, the Mediterranean Archaeology Research Unit and coordinator of the Ghent Centre for Late Antiquity. This episode was produced by Edmund Hayes and Jouke Heringa. Further Reading Nathalie de Haan & Kurt Wallat, Die Zentralthermen (Terme Centrali) in Pompeji: Archäologie eines Bauprojektes, Papers of the Royal Netherlands Institute in Rome, 71 (Rome: Quasar, 2023). (see: https://edizioniquasar.it/products/die-zentralthermen-terme-centrali-in-pompeji-archaologie-eines-bauprojektes) Nathalie de Haan “Si aquae copia patiatur. Pompeian Private Baths and the Use of Water”, Chapter 4, in A.O. Koloski-Ostrow (ed.), Water Use and Hydraulics in the Roman City, Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company (Archaeological Institute of America, Colloquia and Conference Papers, Vol. 3, 2001) Sadi Maréchal, Public Baths and Bathing Habits in Late Antiquity. A Study of the Evidence from Italy, North Africa and Palestine A.D. 285–700 (Late Antique Archaeology Supplementary Series 6), Leiden: Brill 2020. Sadi Maréchal, Washing the Body, Cleaning the Soul : Baths and Bathing Habits in a Christianising Society, Antiquité Tardive 28 (2020): 167–176. F. Yegül, Bathing in the Roman World (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2010). Edmund Hayes twitter.com/Hedhayes20 https://www.linkedin.com/in/edmund-hayes-490913211/ https://leidenuniv.academia.edu/EdmundHayes https://hcommons.org/members/ephayes/ Abbasid History Podcast is sponspored by IHRC Bookshop Listeners get a 15% discount on all purchases online and in-store.  Visit IHRC bookshop at shop.ihrc.org and use discount code AHP15 at checkout.  Terms and conditions apply. Contact IHRC bookshop for details. https://linktr.ee/abbasidhistorypodcast  

In a significant development for internet regulation, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has officially restored net neutrality rules, reclassifying broadband internet as a utility-like service and prohibiting practices like throttling, blocking, or paid prioritization of online content. This decision has been met with praise from consumer advocacy groups but strong opposition from the telecommunications industry. Meanwhile, early reviews of the Rabbit R1, a novel AI-powered gadget, present a mixed but generally optimistic view of its potential to simplify tasks and reduce screen time through its ability to learn from user interactions. However, the device is still in its early stages, with some features not functioning as advertised.On the automotive front, electric vehicle manufacturer Fisker Inc. is facing severe financial difficulties and may seek bankruptcy protection within the next 30 days due to a critical shortage of funds and inability to meet its debt obligations. The company has faced production issues with its Fisker Ocean SUV, workforce reductions, and a plummeting stock price. In the realm of archaeology, researchers have made a significant discovery regarding the burial site of ancient Greek philosopher Plato, utilizing advanced imaging and AI technologies to decipher carbonized papyrus scrolls from Herculaneum. The texts indicate that Plato was buried in a private garden at the Platonic Academy in Athens and shed light on a tumultuous period in his life.Finally, the hunt for the hypothetical Planet 9 in the outer solar system continues, with recent research providing new evidence and insights. A study analyzing the orbits of Neptune-crossing objects shows their alignment with predictions of models that include Planet 9, while other analyses have narrowed down the search area. An indirect detection approach suggests looking for potential satellites of Planet 9, as tidal heating effects could make them detectable in the infrared. Astronomers will continue scanning the outer solar system in hopes of finally spotting this elusive giant planet.From Perplexity's Discover feed:FCC restores net neutralityhttps://www.perplexity.ai/search/FCC-restores-net-VYOex1fVQ6._hLusRXBWYQRabbit R1 initial reviewshttps://www.perplexity.ai/search/Rabbit-R1-initial-uPgGhx_jTsWFnNFCxUI2ygFisker heads toward bankruptcyhttps://www.perplexity.ai/search/Fisker-heads-toward-t3I.JykXSWOqIeD0lt1HywPapyrus reveals Plato's burial sitehttps://www.perplexity.ai/search/Papyrus-revPerplexity is the fastest and most powerful way to search the web. Perplexity crawls the web and curates the most relevant and up-to-date sources (from academic papers to Reddit threads) to create the perfect response to any question or topic you're interested in. Take the world's knowledge with you anywhere. Available on iOS and Android Join our growing Discord community for the latest updates and exclusive content. Follow us on: Instagram Threads X (Twitter) YouTube Linkedin

When single mother, Geneva Adams, doesn't come home after a rare night out, her family immediately jumps into action, but finds few clues. After almost 40 years of searching a tip leads them to believe their mother may be buried under the name of Jane Doe in a cemetery about an hour away from where she disappeared. The day of exhumation, everyone is shocked to find the body of Jane Doe, believed to possibly be Geneva Adams has disappeared into thin air. Were Jane Doe and Geneva Adams the same person? And where are they now?   Sources: Suburbansherlock. (n.d.). The Disappearance of Geneva Verneal Adams : r/UnresolvedMysteries. https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/jkjwdr/the_disappearance_of_geneva_verneal_adams/ Geneva Verneal Adams – The Charley Project. (n.d.). https://charleyproject.org/case/geneva-verneal-adams Disappearance of woman from Herculaneum, Missouri bar in 1976 remains unsolved. (2020, July 25). NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/son-refuses-give-search-answers-disappearance-mother-geneva-adams-who-n1234935 Cohen, R. (2011, May 8). Geneva Adams. STLtoday.com. https://www.stltoday.com/geneva-adams/image_0799045c-79e4-11e0-89de-0019bb30f31a.html Geneva Adams vanished after a night at the Artesian Lounge in Herculaneum in the summer of 1976. (2006, August 1). Newspapers.com. https://www.newspapers.com/article/st-louis-post-dispatch-geneva-adams-van/26302486/ No-Bite. (n.d.). Disappearance of woman from Herculaneum, Missouri bar in 1976 remains unsolved : r/Disappeared. https://www.reddit.com/r/Disappeared/comments/16yb9i1/disappearance_of_woman_from_herculaneum_missouri/   Join The Dark Oak Discussion: Patreon The Dark Oak Podcast Website Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok Youtube   This episode of The Dark Oak was created, researched, written, recorded, hosted, edited, published, and marketed by Cynthia and Stefanie of Just Us Gals Productions with artwork by Justyse Himes and Music by Ryan Creep

Intriguing documents lost to history could be recovered with futuristic technology, offering insights into ancient civilizations and solving long-standing historical mysteries. From the burnt scrolls of Herculaneum and missing books of the Iliad, to the construction plans of the Egyptian pyramids and the mechanical wonders of the Antikythera mechanism, a magical book-reading device could unveil the secrets of the past. Even the recovery of early Christian gospels or the original intentions behind the U.S. Constitution could shake up our understanding of religion and law. Join this captivating exploration into how lost knowledge might be regained. --- Find out more about Gaby's science fiction short story! Here are the links for the anthology. The physical copy can be ordered here : https://www.neonhemlock.com/books/luminescent-machinations-queer-tales-of-monumental-invention The ebook can be ordered here: https://www.neonhemlock.com/ebooks/luminescent-machinations-queer-tales-of-monumental-invention

As part of the Vesuvius Challenge, computer scientists have used machine learning to successfully reveal 2,000 characters from the Herculaneum scrolls. These artefacts were charred to a crisp following the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. Papyrologist Federica Nicolardi has been translating the writings, and tells us what exactly has been deciphered. Following this week's launch of NASA's PACE satellite, NASA scientist Dr Susanne Craig tells us how the mission will be giving our planet a health check. Bird flu is still an issue. This month, scientists have reported that hundreds of penguin chicks have died from the virus in the Falklands. Meanwhile, in Argentina, avian flu has killed huge numbers of elephant seal pups. Professor Wendy Barclay, a virologist from Imperial College London, tells us more about the virus and how it can jump between species. Sunday 11th February is International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Physicist Dr Jess Wade, who has written hundreds of Wikipedia biographies of women and underrepresented scientists, reveals one of her favourite scientists that people haven't heard of. Presenter: Victoria Gill Producers: Alice Lipscombe-Southwell, Florian Bohr, Louise Orchard Assistant Producer: Jonathan Blackwell Researcher: Imaan Moin Editor: Martin Smith Production Co-ordinator: Jana Bennett-Holesworth  BBC Inside Science is produced in collaboration with the Open University.

Tech is having a transformative effect on manufacturing, nowhere more so than in car manufacturing. IT is involved in every step of the process chain: from design to manufacture. And whilst advancements in technology have sped up the process; that also comes with its own challenges. The methods to train and monitor robots, as well as humans, are constantly evolving as AI plays a bigger part in the process.And then, of course, there's integrating the manufacturing and sales process, as customers demand more and more customisability in their vehicles. In this episode, we're joined by Peter Grendel, Managing Director of ABAT+, to look at the challenges and opportunities that come with using modern technology and sustainable engineering in order to get a brand new car from concept to production.  This is Technology Now, a weekly show from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Every week we look at a story that's been making headlines, take a look at the technology behind it, and explain why it matters to organizations and what we can learn from it.Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMAAbout this week's guest: https://www.abat.de/en/about-us/managementSources cited in this week's episode:The original 4x4 patent: https://patents.google.com/patent/US602310A/enUK to ban carbon-emitting vehicles: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-sets-out-path-to-zero-emission-vehicles-by-2035Imaging the Herculaneum scrolls: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5031465/Identifying the first letters on the scrolls: https://scrollprize.org/firstletters

Tech is having a transformative effect on manufacturing, nowhere more so than in car manufacturing. IT is involved in every step of the process chain: from design to manufacture. And whilst advancements in technology have sped up the process; that also comes with its own challenges. The methods to train and monitor robots, as well as humans, are constantly evolving as AI plays a bigger part in the process.And then, of course, there's integrating the manufacturing and sales process, as customers demand more and more customisability in their vehicles. In this episode, we're joined by Peter Grendel, Managing Director of ABAT+, to look at the challenges and opportunities that come with using modern technology and sustainable engineering in order to get a brand new car from concept to production.  This is Technology Now, a weekly show from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Every week we look at a story that's been making headlines, take a look at the technology behind it, and explain why it matters to organizations and what we can learn from it.Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMAAbout this week's guest: https://www.abat.de/en/about-us/managementSources cited in this week's episode:The original 4x4 patent: https://patents.google.com/patent/US602310A/enUK to ban carbon-emitting vehicles: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-sets-out-path-to-zero-emission-vehicles-by-2035Imaging the Herculaneum scrolls: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5031465/Identifying the first letters on the scrolls: https://scrollprize.org/firstletters

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Bluesky, the Twitter spin-off, is now open for public sign-ups. Can its dreams of decentralization fix social media? We talk with CEO Jay Graber. Then, New York Times reporter Erin Griffith on how Adobe's failed acquisition of Figma has spooked tech companies and upset Silicon Valley's startup pipeline. And finally, updates on ancient scrolls and artificial intelligence, Google's chatbots, and the fight between record companies and TikTok. Today's guests: Jay Graber, CEO of BlueskyErin Griffith, reporter for The New York TimesAdditional Reading: What Is Bluesky and Why Are People Clamoring to Join It?After Its $20 Billion Windfall Evaporated, a Start-Up Picks Up the PiecesFirst passages of rolled-up Herculaneum scroll revealedGoogle Releases Gemini, an A.I.-Driven Chatbot and Voice AssistantUniversal Music Group Pulls Songs From TikTokWe want to hear from you. Email us at hardfork@nytimes.com. Find “Hard Fork” on YouTube and TikTok.

There've been protests in Turkey on the first anniversary of a devastating earthquake, with survivors complaining that reconstruction has been too slow. Newshour hears from Anna Foster in the southern province of Hatay.Also in the programme: Senegal slips into crisis; and deciphering the papyri of Herculaneum.(Picture: A woman mourns on a tomb at the Hatay earthquake cemetery. Credit: EPA-EFE)

Episode: 2960 CSI Herculaneum: How A Terrible Discovery Helps Paleodemography.  Today, CSI Herculaneum.

John asks 'What are your thoughts on the news that we are starting to be able to read some of the carbonised scrolls from Herculaneum. What do you think will be found when we can read them? What would you love to be located, rediscovered?' Join us on Patron patreon.com/ancientwarfarepodcast